Requirements to Apply for a Passport

PLEASE NOTE: EFFECTIVE JUNE 2009, U.S. CITIZENS MUST PRESENT A VALID U.S. PASSPORT, U.S. PASSPORT CARD, OR OTHER TRAVEL DOCUMENT APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, WHEN ENTERING THE UNITED STATES FROM CANADA, MEXICO, THE CARIBBEAN AND BERMUDA AT LAND BORDER CROSSINGS OR SEA PORTS-OF-ENTRY

YOU MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

Please call: 845-807-0411

PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP

Birth certificate with a raised seal and a filing date. (NOT a hospital certificate or photocopy)OR

Naturalization certificateOR

Previous U.S. Passport (expired). More than 5 years

(Under age 16: long form birth certificate and expired passport, if applicable)

PROOF OF IDENTITY:

Valid driver's LicenseOR

Military IDOR

3 forms of current ID plus bring an identifying witness that has a valid driver's license or a valid passport.

WHO MUST APPEAR:

All first time applicants

All minors

Both parents must give consent for applicants under the age of 16. If one parent cannot appear, that non-appearing parent must give written consent which is notarized

One parent must appear with applicant age 16 without a photo ID.

WHAT ARE THE FEES:

U.S. Passport Book for First Time Applicants and Minors

Passport FeePayable toDepartment of State

Acceptance FeePayable toAcceptance Facility

TotalFirst-TimeApplicant Fee

Adults(age 16 & over)

$110

$25

$135

Minors(under age 16)

$80

$25

$105

US Passport Card for First Time Applicants and Minors

Passport FeePayable toDepartment of State

Acceptance FeePayable toAcceptance Facility

TotalFirst-TimeApplicant Fee

Adults(age 16 & over)

$30

$25

$55

Minors(under age 16)

$15

$25

$40

Other Service Fees

Additional Visa Pages

$82

File Search Fee

$150

Expedite Processing

$60

The passport fees for adults eligible to apply by mail using Form DS-82 "Application for a US Passport by Mail" are $110 for the passport book and $30 for the passport card.

Passport Photos are available for $15.00 National Service Commitment is 25 business days, plus mailing time for routine applications. Expedited passports take approximately 12 business days.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONIf you are traveling in less than 10 business days, or if you have any questions, please call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 or visit travel.state.gov